Journal of Psychiatry

Internet addiction disorder among adults and adolescents: Exploring correlates with obsessive use of social media, selfitis and narcissism

28^th World Congress on Psychiatry, Psychological Syndromes & Therapeutics

May 21-22, 2018 | New York, USA

Priyanka Anjan Rao

University of Delhi, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Psychiatry

Abstract:

There has been a tremendous change in social and individual behavior with the advancement in technology. Technology has introduces a virtual social world which has alter the individual behavior and its expression in social context. India is one of the biggest markets for Face-book. As well as providing a larger context to influence social behavior in both positive and negative aspect. Selfie is a concept popularized by many leaders and celebrities through media. Researches show that there has been increased obsession with social networking sites, taking selfie and narcissistic trait of personality. The purpose of this study is to understand the role of technology on the mental health of adolescents and adult altering their thought, emotion and action. Pattern of internet Addiction disorder will be studied on 1000 adults and adolescents. The study explores the relation among Narcissism, Selfitis and excessive use of social media. Appropriate scales were used to measure the variable of study. Result shows that high use of social media, and Selfitis are significantly related with narcissism. IAD causes neurological complications, Psychological Disturbances and Social Problems whereas such researches are not conducted in Indian population recognizing these obsessive usages as problematic. Identification of the problem is major goal of study. Recommendations are made to the educators, counselors, and Psychologist for the early identification of behavioral symptoms. priyabhu16@gmail.com